The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-07-16

favor of paying the poor masters. lie was
for economizing, he said, but IL seemed to
hun bes, to pay these poor masters a fair
consideration for their work. supervisor
Griffin made few more remarks against the
payment Of the poor masters. Then up rose
Fischer, he Of Mendoza and became heated,
lie said that he had been acting ~ poor mas
ter for about $50 u year-that he was not
depending upon that $50 a year, but he
didn't propose 10 leave his own business and
attend to the poor masters work without pay,
lie then went on to show the fairness OF the
question, the paying OF these bills, lie
wanted 10 see the whole business treated
fary, and thought the only way was to pay
for the work done. "But anyway said
Mr.. Fischer anyway. fur Cots sake don't
pring out any more dot eedle pet dog mp.
pause) Mr.. Fischer's speech on this ques-
ton was well received. Mr.. Griffin again
held forth on the undesirable features OF
paying the poor masters, and Supervisors
Lewis, Armstrong, Mclaughlin ami Griffin
again, and others spoke upon the question,
the balance OF the argument seemed TO be
in favor OF leaving the matter ~ il was
allowing the payment Of the poor masters.
Mr.. Lewis speech on this question was good,
Ii seems ~ though considerable time WAS
consumed on this question involving n small
sum, but the board wanted 10 settle the
question for good. and it was. Mr. Griffin ;
motion for the previous question was put
and lost The debate then opened with vgor
again. Everybody called everybody else n
liar and they had real nice time, The
motion of Supervisor Griffin to reconsider
was finally put, and was lost by vote of 9
81.
The time now being past that assigned for
special order of business to settle the Ques.
ton of the petition Of the Probate Clerk, this
matter was taken up. This also provoked
a long and somewhat tedious debate. sup.
eryl,ors Fischer, Mclaughlin, Gibbs GIe N,
lI0llccker, Norton and others, had remarks
to make on this question. Much that was
said was very good, and the general tone of
the remarks seemed to be that the 1ard was
willing to allow MIR. ilemig enough to bring
the books up in good shape to the beginning
Of his term OF office, but most emphnlically
that they did not propose to let that gentle
man use back records rs lever TO extract
doodle with
The following resolution following reSolu-
ton offered by Supervisor llollecker was
passed:
R.soirsd: That the Probate Clerk he auth
orized to employ extra help TO write up the
back records of tx Probate Clerk Barrels, to
Dec i, 1856. paying therefore not over five
cents per 100 words
The next special order was Doc. Nortor's
Jail hoard resolution of yesterday. 1t was
l.l.n Il.,n
arose, put his foot on his chair, learned for
ward, and spoke at some length upon the
absurdity of charging so cents day for
prision board The debate upon this ques
ton was long and very sprouted. After it
had been debated while, with no result. it
was finally tabled by an aye and no vote of
% to 10.
Further reports of standing committees
were declared in order. The committee on
coal and gas reported favorably on our bill
and it was allowed and the report .doped.
On motion of Mclaughlin the board ad.
j ournedtill 2PM
In the afternoon the judiciary committee
reported in favor Of allowing Sheehan three
him
Circuit Clerk Tsylor's semi.annual report
was approved 1t found S7S 46 due him.
Miscellaneous claims, including Sl,l48l0
to the Investigators (pay since March last
were ordered paid.
THE INVESTIGATORS.
This little report and bill Of expenses
brought Lewis to his feet He said he would
like to know the status Of the whole matter,
and that he reflected a good deal Of public
sentiment when he said he desired to see
conclusion Of the investigation before many
years. He would like to know when the
end will be. IL the committee is under the
charge of the county attorney he would like
that gentleman to report. He was willing
to pay all bills, but it does seem as if there
should be an end, and that some idea when
tina, end should be read, should be from the
board.
Norton said it was costing lots Of money,
but knew Of no one to be censured but the
officers. But he thought the 81 800 al
ready paid in through the exerlions of the
commi,te would pay all bills. The commit
tee had expected to report at this session,
but they had been unable TO get certain
books Of the sheriff, and could not, The
county attorney had full power in the mat.
ter
Armstrong said it is due the public that
the committe make q report. The commit
tee never has made any report unless forced
to do So He did not object to the bills, but
as he had heard they were about through
had only little to do he thought it wasn't
right that nothing had been heard from
them. They can report and be discharged
The people are tired Of the business, and
want to know what they have done for the
money paid them.
Lewis said he personally was not yet
convinced of the dishonesty of the officers;
but no matter what was the facts the al
iustment of accounts between them and the
county was business matter with the board,
that did not pecessitate all this detective
business. The ex.sherif has repeatedly
asked for n settlement of accounts, and The
thought chat - months was reasonable
time in which to adjust that account. Ii the
board has no authority to settle with the of.
fcers, and If public rights are to be surren
iered to the conduct of law suit, it is time
the board found il out
Armstrong wanted to know whether the
members constituted the board, or whether
Mr.. MOloney and the committee were the
board. If we cant find out, discharge thi o.
committee and 90 ahead to do sonnet hing.
Dryer thought it a shame that anybody
could question any Of the acts Of this very
good committee.